The future of computing: intelligent cloud and intelligent edge

Get an intelligent, consistent and comprehensive platform from cloud to edge with Azure.

What are the intelligent cloud and the intelligent edge?

The intelligent cloud is ubiquitous computing, enabled by the public cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, for every type of intelligent application and system you can envision.

The intelligent edge is a continually expanding set of connected systems and devices that gather and analyse data – close to your users, the data or both. Users get real-time insights and experiences, delivered by highly responsive and contextually aware apps.

Combine the virtually limitless computing power of the cloud with intelligent and perceptive devices at the edge of your network to create a framework for building immersive and effective business solutions.

Bring the full value of the intelligent edge and intelligent cloud to life in your business with mixed reality – a blend of the physical and digital world. Through edge computing, mixed reality surfaces rich, interactive information where you need it, when you need it, across platforms and devices. Learn more about the new portfolio of mixed reality services and devices unveiled at MWC Barcelona 2019.

New mixed reality services in Azure

Build on consistency and innovation across your network

Get a consistent and comprehensive experience from the cloud to the edge. Azure capabilities are based on a set of enduring principles:

Simplify the development and deployment of your solutions with consistent programming models, app services, data services and DevOps tools. Develop an event-based system with Azure Functions that runs on Azure, Azure Stack and Azure IoT Edge.

Reduce the complexity of managing security across a distributed infrastructure. Azure Security Center provides a built-in, unified approach across environments and intelligent threat protection for workloads running on cloud-to-edge solutions.